Felted feather fabric.



No. 808,791. PATENTED JAN. 2, 1906. E. K. WARREN & J. H. HOLDEN.

PELTED FEATHER FABRIC.

APPLIOATION FILED SEPT- 13. 1902.

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EDWARD K. WARREN AND JONAS H. HOLDEN, OF THREEOAKS, MICHIGAN, ASSIGNORTO THE WARREN FEATHERBONE COMPANY, OF THREE- OAKS, MICHIGAN.

FELTED FEATHER FABRIC.

v No. 808,791.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Jan. 2, 1906.

Application filed September 18, 1902. Serial No. 123,911.

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that we, EDWARD K. WARREN and J oNAs H. HOLDEN, citizens ofthe United States, residing at the village of Threeoaks, in the countyof Berrien and State of Michigan, have invented certain new and usefulImprovements in Felted Feather Fabrics, of which the following is aspecification.

This invention relates to improvements in felt fabrics, and particularlyto a felt fabric in which the down or plumage of feathers is utilized.

The object of this invention is to provide an improved fabric consistingof the down or plumage of feathers.

Further objects will definitely appear in the detailed description tofollow.

The objects of the invention are accomplished b the devices and meansdescribed in the fol owing specification.

The invention is clearly defined, and pointed out in the claim.

A structure embodying the features of this invention is fullyillustrated in the accompanying drawings, forming a part of thisspecification, in which Figure 1 is a plan view of a fabric embodyingthe features of this invention. Fig. 2 is an edge view of the same.

In the production of this improved felt fabric the down or plumage offeathers is felted and compacted together by any of the well-knownfelting processes. Owing to the characteristics of the feathers, thisprocess needs to be thoroughly done in order to properly incorporate theshort fluify parts together. When the feathers are once matted or feltedtogether, the same are very securely held in position and the fabric isvery durable. The process of felting may be hastened somewhat by the useof a solution of glue or a like adhesive substance. Felt fabric thusformed is exceedingly light, and while it permits quite a freecirculation of the air it is at the same time substantially waterproof.The fabric is also very durable and is adapted for the same uses as awoolen felt fabric and possesses many advantages over felt now in use.It makes very desirable lining or interlining for garments and is welladapted for use in bed-blankets or the like on account of its warmth andlightness.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new, and desiredto be secured by Letters Patent, is I A felt fabric consisting of thedown or plumage of feathers felted together.

In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals in thepresence of two wit- 'nesses.

EDWARD K. WARREN. JONAS H. HOLDEN.

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